Understanding Pediatric Allergies: Managing Night Cough and Future Risks
Pediatric Allergies Hello, doctor. My child is currently 2 years and 9 months old. Recently, over the past week, he has been experiencing nighttime coughing. After visiting the clinic, it seems to be due to respiratory allergies. The clinic prescribed a cough syrup and a bronchod...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The diagnosis of respiratory allergies follows certain criteria, such as nighttime cough, wheezing, persistent cough, and a family history of allergies, among others. The onset of respiratory allergies is a gradual process resulting from long-term exposure, rather than an immedia...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Allergies: Managing Night Cough and Future Risks
Managing Pediatric Skin Issues: Understanding Seborrheic vs. Eczema
Medication issues, skin problems? Hello doctor, my baby will turn four months old on November 7th and has not started solid foods yet. After the first month, his skin condition worsened. The pediatrician diagnosed him with seborrheic dermatitis, while the dermatologist said it is...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Occasional short-term use of hydrocortisone is not harmful for itching, but long-term management should focus on skin care to avoid dependency. 2. Hydrocortisone has a wide safety margin; in more severe cases, a higher dosage may be permissible, so discuss this with your phy...[Read More] Managing Pediatric Skin Issues: Understanding Seborrheic vs. Eczema
Understanding Pediatric Allergies: A Mother's Struggle with Nasal Issues
Nasal allergies: A helpless mother? Hello, my son is 4 years and 6 months old. Ever since he started kindergarten three months ago, he has been constantly catching colds. We have visited various hospitals, and initially, he was diagnosed with cold symptoms. However, his general c...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
What you might be referring to is the adenoid tissue, which is located in the nasopharynx and is unique to children. This tissue is present at birth and serves as a type of immune tissue that protects us during early childhood. However, as we grow older, it gradually shrinks. In ...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Allergies: A Mother's Struggle with Nasal Issues